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 Nov 12, 2006 - 2:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 8, '06 From uk Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
hello,
I recently bought my first celica, here it is below - 1.8st. Been having a few problems with the wheels, I thought the wheels looked nice, they had a few curb marks, but I have since found a large split on the inside of one, and I think 2 are buckled with a 2cm wobble. What would be the best wheel size for this car - meaning wheels & tyres, currently they are 215 45 r17, which seem very heavy/large to me. & what is the advantage of alloys over steels? (I know alloys look better, but they are expensive and appear to break easily) thanks for any help Chris 
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Nov 20, 2006 - 8:19 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 10, '06 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd get some 15 or 16 inch wheels (probably 15). The larger rims are more expensive (actually it is the tires for the larger wheels that will really set you back). The 215/45/r17 tires that you have don't have very much cushion to protect the wheels, this is probably why they are bent. Go with a tire like 205/55/r15, or even 205/50 R16 like recommended above. These tires are much more reasonably priced, you will get a smoother ride, the wheels will be less likely to bend, and you should still get decent handling.
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Nov 21, 2006 - 2:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
QUOTE(jc47 @ Nov 21, 2006 - 2:19 AM) [snapback]504085[/snapback] ... Go with a tire like 205/55/r15, or even 205/50 R16 like recommended above. These tires are much more reasonably priced, you will get a smoother ride, the wheels will be less likely to bend, ... That's true. Don't know how in your place, but here are 55's more expensive than 50's. That's one of reasons I have chosen 205/50 R16. (lower price, not too wide and still looking good) QUOTE(vg30dett93 @ Nov 21, 2006 - 2:53 AM) [snapback]504097[/snapback] Can you guys post pics of your rims? see my profile pics where are rims and tires visible:  
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bananaface best wheels / tyres for st Nov 12, 2006 - 2:53 PM
netrata The difference between alloy vs. steel is that all... Nov 12, 2006 - 3:16 PM uberschall i'm not sure about uk specs, but the stickers ... Nov 16, 2006 - 11:46 AM pure_dx ^whatcha smoking mang, stock size for the ST is 14... Nov 16, 2006 - 11:40 PM malpaso I have 205/50 R16 recommended and legal size from ... Nov 17, 2006 - 2:00 AM
vg30dett93 Can you guys post pics of your rims? Nov 20, 2006 - 8:53 PM |
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